The results of the N'Djamena expulsion operation were remarkable. Most of the strongholds in N'Djamena were occupied overnight. In many cases, the government troops took them down without even firing a single shot.
However, there are exceptions, such as the National Army headquarters building and the Army Reserve Warehouse, which were bombed to pieces. The military police stationed here are die-hards, and the National Army often has to spend some effort to capture them.
And when daybreak came, only two places in the city, the Gendarmerie Headquarters and Habré's residence, were still resisting.
These two places are now gathering the last rebels in the city, the hopeless ones. These guys have done many outrageous things in the past, and they didn't do it secretly, but did it openly, so that Yi The kind that Driss wouldn't even dare to raise conditions. You must know that most of the armed forces in the city followed Idris to seek revenge, so these people will definitely die.
The military police also knew that they were bound to die, so they resisted very resolutely. Whether it was the headquarters or the official residence, they had built a large number of defense facilities and warehouses in the past. The ammunition and food contained were enough for an army to hold on for several weeks or even a month. Months, and these facilities are still hidden underground, so there is no good way to destroy them.
As an African army, the National Army also lacks corresponding offensive capabilities. The only artillery guns are 105-caliber old-fashioned howitzers, and most of these artillery pieces were used roughly by the French and were in poor condition before being sold to Chad. Not to mention damaged, sometimes The accurate point of the cannonball can be tilted to an unknown place.
The National Army also had few tanks and armored vehicles, and almost no anti-tank firepower. Habré threw all the advanced equipment given by the French to the gendarmerie. Therefore, for a while, the National Army really couldn't take advantage of them. Two tough bones.
But even so, the National Army still did not give up. They had many mortars and large-caliber machine guns in their hands. With these firepower, the National Army, after paying considerable casualties, was able to control the small area outside the Military Police Headquarters. The military police pressed back, but in the subsequent attack, these mortars and heavy machine guns were unable to use much force.
After the anti-aircraft gun on the top floor of the headquarters was leveled, it was condescending and invincible within two kilometers. Whether it was a pickup truck or an armored vehicle, it was not an enemy at all under the roaring barrage. Idris's subsequent transfer of OF40 tanks was of no use. , the tank crew was continuously fired by anti-aircraft guns. First, the sighting device was damaged, and then the engine was paralyzed. As a last resort, the crew had no choice but to escape from the tank in embarrassment.
Now that Idris only has two tanks left in his hands, he had to give an order to the National Army stationed in Mongo, another industrial town dozens of kilometers away, asking them to send an ERC90f armored company stationed here.
This is a wheeled assault vehicle produced by Panhard Company. Habré purchased it from France. A total of 36 vehicles were purchased, but France has only delivered 12 vehicles so far.
This kind of armored vehicle is currently used by the French. It not only has an improved 90mm artillery, but also has infrared night vision devices, ballistic computers, laser rangefinders and other equipment. It was originally prepared by Habré to deal with the Libyans. Unexpectedly, the first In one operation, the mission was to eliminate the rebels.
However, even if the armored vehicles were transferred over, the Nationalist Army still could not do anything to the opponent. The Gendarmerie Headquarters is located on the high ground, and there are three roads connected. However, these roads are now covered with the wreckage of destroyed vehicles, so that subsequent armored vehicles have not arrived. To advance the law, the path must be cleared.
But clearing the road will be bombarded by 120 mortars on the high ground. The National Army is now directly trapped in the situation of adding water to the surface and adding water to the surface. They have gathered hundreds of troops under the high ground, including infantry, artillery, and armor. , but just can’t take another step forward.
When Idris took a break from his busy chores to inspect the battle situation, he happened to see his troops retreating in embarrassment under the bombardment of mortars. Those 120 mortars firmly blocked the road to the high ground. kilometers of road.
However, most of the howitzer bombardments from the government forces were blocked by the headquarters building. Due to the angle problem, they were unable to directly attack the building, let alone long-distance direct fire. According to the technology of these two knives, Even if you shoot all the artillery shells in the warehouse, you may not be able to suppress the opponent.
"Let the brothers withdraw!"
"Sir, let me lead my brothers to charge again!"
"Retreat, there is no point in rushing forward!"
Idris put down the telescope, frowned, and finally, as if he had made an extremely difficult decision, he said to the adjutant.
"Bring the phone over here!"
After a while, in a private manor not far from N'Djamena, the rapid ringing of a bell interrupted the conversation in the room.
"Hello?"
"Mr. Hannibal, I need your help!"
After receiving the call, Hannibal raised his left hand to signal others to be quiet, then looked at Shepard who was playing chess with others and nodded before answering.
"Half an hour!"
Then, Hannibal hung up the phone.
"It seems like that guy can't do anything with those strongholds?"
"It's the same if we change places, unless the siege lasts for a few days, but Idris is in a hurry, he can't wait for a few days!"
"Then let Sandman and the others take action!"
Shepard pushed the chessboard in front of him away and said with a serious face.
"Boss, can you please stop pushing the chessboard just because you're losing?"
"What? Am I going to lose? Why don't I remember? If you don't believe it, let's play again!"
Shepard put the chess piece back into its place without blushing or feeling ashamed.
At a small military airport not far from the manor, three Little Bird helicopters were making final preparations for takeoff.
Following the ground crew's ready gesture, three Little Bird helicopters carrying rapid-fire machine guns and rocket nests immediately took off, then quickly climbed up and flew towards N'Djamena.
It was already ten o'clock in the morning, and the sun was already high in the sky. The military police on the roof of the headquarters had a rare break. They immediately replenished ammunition, ate and drank, restored their strength, and prepared for the next wave of attacks.
And just when a military policeman was about to put the pancake roll with meat sauce in his mouth, he suddenly seemed to hear something and stood up.
His companion was confused and was about to speak when he turned around.
"Did you hear anything?"
"what sound?"
"It seems like some sort of roar..."
"The sound of a helicopter?"
"Yes, that's it!"
Several military police officers immediately began to look around, but still did not see the shadow of a helicopter. Until the sound of the rotor became louder and louder, someone finally saw a bird swooping down with its back against the sun.
"American helicopter!"
